Women's Land Army badge, economy type.
Brass and enamel, die-struck cap/lapel badge for the Women's Land Army. This is an example of the economy type, die-struck versions replacing the solid brass of earlier. Good condition, bright gilt and enamel. read more
The Home Guard - David Carroll.
1st ed 1999 The Home Guard by David Carroll. 125pgs paperback part of the Sutton photographic series giving extensive photographic coverage of the life and work of the Home Guard with detailed captions.
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9.50 GBP
Respiration Service breast badge.
Woven silk badge for the Royal Life Saving Society's Respiration Service. This was worn on the right breast pocket by CD personnel who had passed the Society's examination in artificial respiration. Good used example with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. read more
National Flour Bag - variation
Coated linen bag for National Flour. National Flour was a blend of flour introduced by the rationing system ensuring that flour was produced to a national standard with a far higher level of wheatgerm than normal. As a result the blend was not as fine as with pre-war standards and retailers were keen to point this out noting it on bags and advertising.
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NFS Certificate of Service - Leeds.
National Fire Service Certificate of Service with accompanying forwarding letter for 122034 Ernest Harry Brand who served form July 1940 through to December 1941. Brand, a resident of Leeds served with No.4 Fire Force based in Leeds. Good, used condition, has been folded and bears some marking from paper clips. read more
16.00 GBP
ARP First Aid Sidepack.
Standard issue wartime ARP sidepack. Heavy duty cotton construction with adjustable web strap, interior divided into three compartments and exterior marked ' ARP ' , inspection stamp to interior. Originally designed to carry a first aid kit, these packs were widely pressed into service to carry all many of ARP essentials. Good, used condition. read more
Home Guard Shoulder titles.
A pair of matching, screen printed Home Guard shoulder titles as issued, cut but not shaped. Excellent, clean condition. read more
Extracts From Army Training Memo....for the Home Guard.
1942 ' Extracts From Army Training Memorandum No.42 - Issued for the information of all Officers of the Home Guard '. 41pgs of information from training exercises to conservation of ammunition. Much of the advice is endorsed by examples from experience. Good, used condition with some minor foxing, lightly stamped by the 54th Essex Battalion HG, punched for filing. read more
Wartime Bus Tickets with Salvage slogans.
10 x wartime bus tickets issued by the North Western Road Car Co.,The North Western Road Car Company was a bus company in Stockport, and these single fare tickets all bear salvage slogans to the reverse. All tickets have been used and clipped but are in good condition.
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Ministry of War Transport Canal Poster.
Bi-colour, letter press poster issued by the Ministry of War Transport warning of the waste of water at canal locks and advising the use of side ponds. The loss of water from the canals would restrict the loads carried by the barges. Canals enjoyed a resurgence during the War as every mode of transport was exploited for the war effort. Canal memorabilia from the war is scarce. In good, overall ... read more